Speakers decision, please share thoughts or advice

[NZhifi]

Hi everyone,

I have a decision to make between several pairs of speakers that are within my price range,

I'm looking to upgrade from B&W 604s

I'm connecting them to a Pioneer A88 Elite amp and using a Project Xpression for the primary source, predominantly listening to old rock and heavy metal (black sabbath, meat loaf etc)

The speakers are as follows:

Infinity Delta 70
Focal Chorus 816VW
Mordaunt Short 880
Kef Q900
B&W 804 series 1

If you've had any experience with any of them or have any thoughts or advice (or which you'd choose) to share I'd sincerely appreciate it, as I perceive them to all be an upgrade but don't have the opportunity to properly audition them all,

Many thanks in advance!

 

[wmgwizard]

Hello and welcome to AK.

Would you buy a pair of shoes I said were good without trying them on for yourself ?

We all listen, and hear differently.

The only one that can answer your question is you.

 

[NZhifi]

Hi,

My question wasn't "which speaker should I buy" or "which is the best speaker", I understand it's subjective and how many other factors there are to consider,

All I'm after is some thoughts from some people with more knowledge than myself,

Thanks

 

[gdmoore28]

Hi,

My question wasn't "which speaker should I buy" or "which is the best speaker", I understand it's subjective and how many other factors there are to consider,

All I'm after is some thoughts from some people with more knowledge than myself,

Thanks

Fair enough. It's a good question.

I've had zero exposure to any of them, so let's see what the opinions are.

GeeDeeEmm